church planting Archives - Grace Bible Church

Rushing into a Perishing City

by Omri Miles | Nov 30, 2023 | Elder Blog, BTR - Omri Miles

One of my new neighbors spent some time living in Arizona years ago. She eventually reluctantly followed family back to New Orleans. Before I introduced myself, she already knew that we were relocating because she noticed our Arizona license plate. She asked, “What in...

Wait, Are We Missionaries?

by Omri Miles | Dec 28, 2022 | Elder Blog, BTR - Omri Miles, New Orleans Church Plant

First, Dinner… Recently, I was reading Everyone A Child Should Know with my family during dinner (our children love this book!). We learned about C. T. Studd (1860-1931), a famous cricket player who left the game after his brother nearly died, causing him to grasp the...

What’s in a Logo?

by Omri Miles | Dec 13, 2022 | BTR - Omri Miles, Elder Blog, New Orleans Church Plant

A logo has the ability to communicate important values about the group that it represents. Our aim in designing a logo for Grace Bible Church was to create a simple, unique image that embodies what we hold dear. The result was a simple image that allows for some depth...

For the Sake of His Name

by Omri Miles | Feb 19, 2022 | Elder Blog, BTR - Omri Miles, New Orleans Church Plant

“For they went out for the sake of the Name, receiving nothing from the Gentiles.” – III John 7 There are a few books that our core team is planning to read and discuss together in preparation for planting in New Orleans. Last month, we completed the first of...

NOLA Update (January 2022)

by Omri Miles | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized, BTR - Omri Miles, New Orleans Church Plant

Some of our core team recently took a trip to New Orleans, which, for several on the team, was their first time ever visiting the city. I updated the church during Equipping Hour about how our core team has been preparing since July 2021. This was a good opportunity...